andyishy

Its what they cost, sadly! Not sure its what they're 'worth' tho!!! The Luxury Car Tax does crazy things to car prices, combined with an initially inflated supply cost.

I have recently relocated from Saudi Arabia to Oz, there was one guy recommended in the expat community in Saudi for expat BTL mortgages, I don't know the rules here re posting recommendations, but happy to pass his details via PM if required, he helped a number of my friends.

Its a BMW 435 convertible.

Good to hear that a claim was painless, there are some terrible online reviews for them ...... but insurance reviews only ever focus on peoples problems!

After some shopping round last night, I have a quote at 1100, which is OK, its with Bingle, who I know dont get the greatest reviews, but a few insurers have now told me that after a year with Bingle they'll offer me full NCD discount (this would make the typical policy AUD800). Not sure what arguments happened in the thread! For some scale I am insuring a car with a value of over 100k, hence the higher than typical quotes. Thanks for the assistance!

They are interested, but the ones I have spoken to so far will only accept a NCB cert less than 12 months old - in the UK this rule is 24 months. Was wondering if anyone knew of a company that would accept 24 months. Not a RR, but not a 1993 holden either!

I am trying to arrange car insurance in Oz and have a few quotes, unfortunately I can't seem to find anyone who will accept a UK NCD that is 18 months since the last policy ...... I have 9 years NCB in the UK and with an Oz insurance policy tipping 2k the 55% discount would be VERY handy!!! Does anyone know of an Oz insurance company that would accept an 18 month old NCB from the UK? Thanks in advance! Andy

I shipped a bike in, was red flagged by customs and I had to pay extra costs for an inspection and 'handling fee' at the warehouse, was about AUD220 all in I think. Guy was reasonable enough and passed it as 'ok' .... a pretty expensive 2 minute inspection!!! I self cleared the cargo, not sure if that makes a difference! I didn't clean it too vigorously, just made sure it was clean!!

Apple Prices have actually jumped up in Oz since Feb - a MacBook Air has gone up buy AUD200. I assume that this is following the AUD/USD movements, still cheaper than the UK, but at one time, much cheaper!!